Any Veterinarians?

Ok i have a basset hound, she has Hip dysplasia from getting hit by a car a year ago. We think she may be pregnant. If it is going to cause her anymore health problems then we will take her to the vet to terminate the pregnancy. If she is. Her life is more important to us. She is only 3 years old. Very healthy. The hip dysplasia is very minor according to the Doc. When she got hit it cracked her pelvis. It is only on one side. I believe it is her right side. She is fine and she needs no medications. My questions is should we terminate the pregnancy? The puppies would get hip dysplasia also right. And would Saydee (our Basset) pass if she tried giving birth? Please let us know as soon as possible. Thanks.

[rachelg]

If the dysplasia is caused by the accident, the puppies will not inherit the problem. If she was dysplastic and the vet just happened to notice it when she had her accident, then there is a chance the puppies can have it. Hip formation is controlled by several gene pairs and people who x-ray their dogs and get them rated by the OFA (orthopedic foundation for animals) still get occasional dogs with the problem even from certified parents. HOWEVER, it could cause your Basset pain to carry a litter if she has dysplasia to begin with. I would consult your vet and take into consideration too, whether I wanted puppies. I am assuming the puppies are an accidental breeding, so you would be looking for homes, right

Originally Posted by rachelg

If the dysplasia is caused by the accident, the puppies will not inherit the problem. If she was dysplastic and the vet just happened to notice it when she had her accident, then there is a chance the puppies can have it. Hip formation is controlled by several gene pairs and people who x-ray their dogs and get them rated by the OFA (orthopedic foundation for animals) still get occasional dogs with the problem even from certified parents. HOWEVER, it could cause your Basset pain to carry a litter if she has dysplasia to begin with. I would consult your vet and take into consideration too, whether I wanted puppies. I am assuming the puppies are an accidental breeding, so you would be looking for homes, right

Yes it was a complete accident. We would be looking for homes. We do not know many people here so it would be hard to find then a good home with people we trust. Will anything happen to her during the birth? She will not die will she?

[rachelg]

Even in the best of circumstances, there is a risk for giving birth. I doubt she would die, but there is some chance a caesarian might be needed because of her accident. It's hard to guess, and even when things are normal, problems can arise.

Originally Posted by rachelg

Even in the best of circumstances, there is a risk for giving birth. I doubt she would die, but there is some chance a caesarian might be needed because of her accident. It's hard to guess, and even when things are normal, problems can arise.

Thank you so much for the advice.. I appreciate it a lot.. I will let you Know what happenes, ok.

[BabyRider]

Hey, Tmbsgrl...You plan on getting mom fixed after this, right? If memory serves, they can do the procedure when they terminate the pregnancy, if that's the way you're going to go.

Originally Posted by BabyRider

Hey, Tmbsgrl...You plan on getting mom fixed after this, right? If memory serves, they can do the procedure when they terminate the pregnancy, if that's the way you're going to go.

We actully had an appointment for that in Febuary. May come sooner.Not sure yet though. I really hate to hurt the puppies but i also don't want to lose my dog BC of the babies

[BabyRider]

Like Rachel said, it's not LIKELY that you will lose your dog, but there is always that chance, however slim. Your veterinarian can best advise you on that.